Patrick O'Donovan (Limerick, Fine Gael)
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Question 185: To ask the Minister for Finance if he will consider examining the possibility of introducing a voluntary system whereby persons will be able to re-register second hand cars with a different local authority, thereby allowing them to change their registration plate; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27761/12]

Michael Noonan (Limerick City, Fine Gael)
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I am advised by the Revenue Commissioners that registration numbers are assigned under section 131(5) of the Finance Act 1992. The registration number assigned at the time of first registration in the State remains assigned to that vehicle and must be displayed at all times until the vehicle is scrapped, destroyed or sent permanently out of the State. I have no plans at present to change the legislation in that regard.